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Product Safety Report: Kemey Hair Dryer sold via eBay (2305-0014)

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Published4 May 2023

The hazard

Product Safety Report for Kemey Hair Dryer presenting a serious risk of fire.

Product description

Summary Product: Kemey Hair Dryer sold via eBay Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug and fuse did not meet the requirements of the relevant standard. Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed Product information Type Electrical appliances and equipment – Hair dryer Barcode 6955549388963 Model KM-8896 Country of Origin China Product Description Black and gold hair dryer with multiple detachable front pieces Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF Hazard The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug fitted to this sample did not comply with BS1363 as when tested, it was found that the lengths of the live and neutral pins were too short. The fuse did not comply with BS1362 as it had not been supplied with any granular filler. The filler is required to ensure the safe operation of the fuse under fault conditions. The instructions supplied with the product were inadequate as they did not contain sufficient information to ensure the correct and safe use of the equipment. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. Corrective action The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. Additional information PSD case number: 2305-0014 Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

What should you do?

Check the brand, model and batch number or barcode against your product. If it matches, stop using it, unplug it and follow the measures above, or contact the seller or manufacturer. Keep the product and your receipt until you know whether you can get a refund, repair or replacement.

Official notice ↗ · Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)

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